Mark Vender
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Built environment offers open paths to net zero
As the federal government promotes its five-point technology-driven plan to reach net zero by 2050, the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has released a policy platform highlighting five ways the built environment can help Australia transition to a net zero future. The paper comes in the lead-up to COP26 in Glasgow from October 31–November […]
Technology will take us to net zero, promises PM
The federal government has released Australia’s Long-Term Emissions Reduction Plan, which it says will achieve net zero by 2050. A joint media release from Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor says that Australia will act in a “practical, responsible way” to deliver net zero emissions by 2050 […]
Retriever Communications launches Asset Aviator
Retriever Communications has announced the launch of Asset Aviator, a cloud-based asset management software platform. Designed and developed in Australia, Asset Aviator provides organisations with an integrated asset management and field service solution. It has been created to offer customers reliable, powerful, cutting-edge technology that removes guesswork and paperwork when managing assets. “This is a […]
New approvals for BOSS Fire Transit Box
BOSS Fire has released all-new approvals for its BOSS Fire Transit Box in walls, floors and ceiling/floor systems. “The innovative multi-service pipe and cable transit is revolutionising the passive firestopping methods used for multi-service penetrations in apartments, hotels, aged care and other commercial and industrial buildings,” says the company. “The game-changer, as it’s been dubbed […]
Milwaukee offers RLS-compatible press jaws
Milwaukee Tool has introduced jaws for its M18 Force Logic press tools that are compatible with the Rapid Locking System (RLS) line of flame-free press-to-connect fittings for HVAC and refrigeration systems. Available in sizes from 1/4“–13/8“, the new RLS ACR Press Jaws are the industry’s first jaws approved to press RLS fittings using 32kN (kilonewton) […]
World Bank launches sustainable cooling program
The World Bank has announced new program to accelerate the uptake of sustainable cooling solutions, including air conditioning, refrigeration and cold chain, in developing countries. The program will provide technical assistance to ensure that efficient cooling is included in new World Bank Group investment projects and will mobilise further financing. Cooling collaboration The Efficient Clean […]
Electric homes group tops 35,000 members
My Efficient Electric Home (MEEH) is a rapidly growing Australian online community where members volunteer their time to help each other improve their homes – often in relation to heating and cooling. Last week it passed the milestone of 35,000 members. Group founder and co-admin Tim Forcey describes MEEH as “possibly Australia’s largest continuously updated […]
Task Force Z rallies the troops for sustainable homes
Task Force Z is inviting professionals in the built environment to join its network of change-makers driving sustainable and zero energy homes at scale. The networking initiative has spun off from work funded by the NSW government and the National Energy Productivity Plan (NEPP), which has been delivered as industry-facing projects through the South Australian […]
RAC apprentice takes top honours in Queensland
Refrigeration and air conditioning tradesperson Lauren Campbell has taken out the top state award for Apprentice of the Year at the 2021 Queensland Training Awards, which this year celebrates 60 years of excellence in training. Campbell, from Manly West in Brisbane, was named as the winner of the Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year at […]
Call for submissions to bench-test RAC equipment
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is seeking responses through an open tender process to bench-test a selection of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. The testing will aim to capture increased energy used on new or “as new” equipment when operating with a selection of preventable common faults. The government says that the […]
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